Amanda Markee

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I am currently a graduate student in the Kawahara Lab at the Florida Museum of Natural History. My research broadly focuses on using genomic, morphologic and bioinformatic tools to answer questions about Lepidoptera natural history. I am interested in understanding insect diversity at the genetic, population, and community levels. Im passionate about education and outreach, insect conservation, and incorporating diversity equity and inclusion in STEM.

Experience

  • 2019–present
    Molecular Lab Manager, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
  • 2019–present
    Molecular Lab Volunteer Coordinator, McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
  • 2018–2019
    Conservation Genetics Teaching Assistant, New College of Florida
  • 2018–2019
    Molecular Biology Lab Technician, New College of Florida
  • 2018–2018
    Entomology Dept. Intern, Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Publications

  • 2020
    “Frass in the Class”: A model for fostering interest in the natural world through insect rearing in the classroom, Pending
  • 2018
    Taxonomic revision of the assassin-fly genus Microphontes Londt, 1994 (Insecta, Diptera, Asilidae), African Invertebrates

Grants and Contracts

  • 2019
    TESI K12 Education and Outreach Grant
    Role:
    Lead Researcher
    Funding Source:
    Thompson Earth Systems Institute

Contact Amanda for

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  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision